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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 220.38 and 50.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 220.38 and 50.70 is: 76.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 220.38 = 50.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/220.38 = 50.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 220.38 × 50.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 11,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,173.27/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.07

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